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What to include in the letter to fire attorney?

I need my file and remaining money in attorney's client trust account that belong to me.



1. What should I include in my letter to fire attorney?



2. Should I tell him why I am firing him?

If he doesn't send my file and I hire a new attorney to get the file and money, can ex-attorney be realiable for the cost (fee)

because he did not send file by the dateline?



3. Once attorney is fired, does that mean he can not work on my case from date by law? because I don't want him to anymore.

Public Comments

1. Say something like this.
   
   
   
   As of this date____ i no longer need or want your services. Pleas mail me my files i gave to you as soon as possible or may i come by and pick them up.
   
   
   
   Thank you,___
   
   
   
   
   
   Once you fire him on certain date he cannot work for you nor bill you for later work,etc
   
   
   
   If he does not give you your file within a date given by you in writing your new lawyer can sue him for added money cost to you.
2. I would caution you on writing such a letter. not only is the Attorney allowed, under the Work Product doctrine to retain some files, He is also allowed under law to retain all of your information until any outstanding bill has been satisfied.
   
   
   
   As an attorney, I suggest the following:
   
   
   
   Dear ______;
   
   
   
   This letter is to inform you that as of [date] I will no longer be requiring your services. As of the above date, if there are outstanding balances owed for the services you have rendered, I would appreciate you forwarding such to me in a timely manner so that I can dispose of this matter.
   
   
   
   Upon satisfying any aforementioned outstanding balances I would expect that you will make arrangments for me to receive any work product produced by you or your firm on my behalf.
   
   
   
   Thank you for your services and I look for a timely response.
   
   
   
   With Regards,
   
   
   
   [your name]
   
   
   
   Send it certified (RRR) and if the attorney sends you a final bill pay it. Otherwise, until it is paid, you have no right to the products produced on your behalf.